House to Consider Congressional Trading Ban Post-Shutdown
The House of Representatives will revisit a proposed stock trading ban for lawmakers once the government reopens, addressing a contentious issue that has drawn public criticism. Representative Anna Paulina Luna confirmed Speaker Johnson's commitment to advancing the Restore Trust in Congress Act, which targets insider trading by legislators and their immediate families.
The legislative effort faced delays due to the government shutdown, disrupting Luna's initial September timeline for a discharge petition. Such petitions bypass committee approval to force floor votes, though the current path forward remains uncertain.